Battle of Loc Ninh (1972 AD)

Battle of Loc Ninh (Side A vs Viet Cong) took place in 1972 AD during Vietnam War.

Battle facts

Year: 1972 AD
Date: 1972-04-07
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Vietnam War
Side B: Viet Cong
Commanders (A): Nguyen Cong Vinh, Richard R. Schott, Mark A. Smith
Commanders (B): Hoàng Văn Thái, Trần Văn Trà
Casualties: approx. Nearly 2,000 South Vietnamese soldiers killed or wounded 1,876 captured (only about 50 soldiers actually reached An Lộc) 7 American advisers captured (later released) 18 M-41 tanks and 31 M113 APCs de~1,000 North Vietnamese soldiers killed or wounded 2 T-54 and 1 PT-76 tanks destroyed
Outcome: Viet Cong–North Vietnamese victory
Coordinates: 11.419°, 106.270°